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11 November 2026, 5:29 pm
Gulu parents tipped against dictating school leadership
By Agness Agilo Parents of Panyikworo Primary School in Bungatira Sub-county, Gulu District have been asked to be patient and allow the newly posted head teacher time to settle in and manage the school. The appeal was made on Tuesday…
11 November 2026, 7:36 am
Bongtiko leaders raise concern over learning disruption at St. Mary’s prim…
By Geoffrey Okwong Local leaders in Bongtiko Sub-county, Pader District, have raised concern over disrupted learning at St. Mary’s Primary School after reportedly finding pupils without adequate teacher supervision during visits to the school on Friday. The concerns followed reports…
10 November 2026, 3:14 pm
FICH empowers 40 Oyam girls with vocational skills
By Solomon Okello Oyam, Uganda – The Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH), a non-governmental organisation operating in Oyam District with support from GRIC Africa, has graduated 40 girls following the successful completion of a nine-month vocational skills training programme.…
10 November 2026, 10:48 am
Amolatar faces an acute shortage of schools
By Gerald Odongo The Amolatar District Education Department is set to undertake a teacher recruitment exercise on a replacement basis as part of efforts to revitalise the education sector and restore discipline, commitment and excellence in schools across the district.…
10 November 2026, 10:41 am
Amolatar education department plans teacher recruitment and recognition drive
By Gerlad Odongo The Amolatar District Education Department is set to undertake a teacher recruitment exercise on a replacement basis as part of efforts to revitalise the education sector and restore discipline, commitment and excellence in schools across the district.…
10 November 2026, 10:24 am
UNEB reports successful start of 2026 UACE examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported a successful start to the 2026 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, with no major incidents registered on the first day. The Board has urged school headteachers and…
9 November 2026, 5:02 pm
Iceme leaders seek community support for struggling seed secondary school
By Solomon Okello Oyam, Uganda – Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons representing 18 cells in Iceme Town Council, Oyam District, have resolved to launch a door-to-door fundraising campaign, with each household expected to contribute UGX 3,000 towards supporting Iceme Town…
7 November 2026, 12:58 pm
Lira Nursing School graduates 272 students, calls for more tutors
By Dickens Aruca Lira City: Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing has graduated 272 students who successfully completed certificate and diploma programmes in nursing and midwifery, amid renewed calls for government intervention to address staffing gaps at the institution. The call…
7 November 2026, 8:50 am
FOWODE advocacy secures funds for girls’ changing rooms in Omoro
By Ekel Bonny Daniel FOWODE’s advocacy and accountability engagements in Omoro District have resulted in the release of funds for a girls’ changing room at Tekulu Primary School. The development follows monitoring of schools and health facilities under the YATA…
6 November 2026, 8:53 pm
Kyegegwa records 46 PLE absentees as 7,050 candidates sit exams
By Kyalisiima Asuman A total of 46 candidates did not sit the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Kyegegwa District. The District Education Officer, Mwesige Hussein, disclosed this on Friday, 6 November 2026, while addressing journalists during the weekly press…